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19 Nov 14 - 08:10 PM (#3678512) Subject: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: wysiwyg From Br'er Ron at FB: "Scheduled for bypass surgery tomorrow morning. Went in for a stress test yesterday morning, haven't left the hospital yet. I guess it couldn't have happened in a better place. They transported me to Morrristown Memorial last night. I hear they've got one of the best cardiac teams in the state. Thanks for all the prayers & wishes. I'll be back. Ron." |
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19 Nov 14 - 08:30 PM (#3678516) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Bill D Wow... not fun, but those things are pretty routine these days... let him know he's in our thoughts. |
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19 Nov 14 - 08:46 PM (#3678521) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: bobad Rooting for the re-routing! |
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19 Nov 14 - 09:02 PM (#3678525) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Jeri He's a great guy. No, it couldn't have happened in a better place, or at a better time (BEFORE "the big one"). You'll be in my thoughts, Ron. |
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19 Nov 14 - 09:13 PM (#3678527) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: bbc The news came pretty suddenly. Thankfully, he has good family around for support! bbc |
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19 Nov 14 - 09:17 PM (#3678528) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: GUEST,olddude same thing five months ago for me ... feel great. You will be a new person. All my prayers. It really wasn't a bad surgery. My back and neck was far worse pain wise. I didn't hurt much at all afterwords |
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19 Nov 14 - 09:21 PM (#3678529) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Janie As Jeri said, very glad this is happening before "the big one." Still scary to have by-pass surgery, even knowing it is pretty routine with good outcomes. Will be holding you in my thoughts and meditations. |
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19 Nov 14 - 10:30 PM (#3678542) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: ChanteyLass Oh, my! I wish you a successful surgery, no complications, and a speedy recovery. |
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20 Nov 14 - 01:57 AM (#3678561) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Sandra in Sydney sending good wishes |
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20 Nov 14 - 02:01 AM (#3678563) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Stilly River Sage Good timing, indeed, and thanks for the heads-up, Susan. SRS |
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20 Nov 14 - 04:48 AM (#3678594) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: gnu I echo all of the above thoughts and sentiments. |
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20 Nov 14 - 07:45 AM (#3678633) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: bbc 5 bypasses, scheduled for this morning. Keep him in your thoughts & prayers, folks! bbc |
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20 Nov 14 - 10:43 AM (#3678671) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: jacqui.c Kendall went through the same thing (3 bypass) almost eleven years ago and he's still doing really well. Good thoughts coming from Maine for a full and fast recovery. |
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20 Nov 14 - 10:47 AM (#3678672) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: bbc Yup, my dad had triple bypass at 65 & his heart was still going strong when he died of other causes at 86. Thanks, dear! |
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20 Nov 14 - 12:51 PM (#3678706) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: wysiwyg There is no news so far, tho I did learn that the surgical plan was to take all five blockages he'd posted about in three bypasses. Of course it's never possible, ahead of opening the chest, to know exactly what should be done. For example once they see the tie-dyed colors and huge heart in there, they may realize all he really needs is special pixie dust, but I know he can use the rest a surgical recovery requires. So it may be awhile before he posts here or at FB. I hope to get updates from family. Just keep holding him softly, folks. He may also need (for later, think stitches) his own joke thread. I think he is the best joke-teller I've ever known and no doubt he'll appreciate a few especially twisted ones in his honor. Somebuddy wanna start one? ~S~ |
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20 Nov 14 - 01:48 PM (#3678717) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: wysiwyg OK. Update ok'd from family is that Ron went into the OR abt noon Mudcat time. Family waiting nearby. They were told it'll be about 4-5 hrs, and they will update me to share as needed. Please also be thinking about Ron's mom. She's pretty frail now and he has been one of her primary caregivers, staying with her when not up here at his cabin. Ron's surviving daughter has also had a tough year and has little kids that are very important to their old uncle Ron. I am not sure yet where Ron's son is-- dunno if he lives nearby-- but it has to be surreal gathering for this surgery, so soon after Shalisa's memorial. ~S~ |
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20 Nov 14 - 04:53 PM (#3678761) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: bbc Ron just came out of surgery, about 4:45 pm, EST. Procedure went well, but the next 24 hours is important time. bbc |
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20 Nov 14 - 05:02 PM (#3678763) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Bill D Thanks for the update.... will watch |
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20 Nov 14 - 06:39 PM (#3678783) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: wysiwyg Thanks Barbara. Did they do 3? ~S~ |
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20 Nov 14 - 08:53 PM (#3678805) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: ChanteyLass Glad to read the surgery went well. I hope everything else goes well, too. I'm still praying in RI. |
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20 Nov 14 - 09:15 PM (#3678808) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: GUEST,bbc As I understand it, Susan, they were going to try to fix 5 blockages with 3 bypasses. I don't know much more than that, for now, but they told Cassie things went well! Barbara |
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20 Nov 14 - 09:53 PM (#3678810) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: LilyFestre Healing thoughts headed your way!!!!! Rest easy. Michelle |
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20 Nov 14 - 10:56 PM (#3678816) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Mrrzy Stay strong and get stronger! |
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20 Nov 14 - 11:53 PM (#3678820) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Janie Thanks for the updates. Will keep checking in. |
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21 Nov 14 - 07:55 AM (#3678903) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Sandra in Sydney what Mrrzy said! |
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21 Nov 14 - 08:48 AM (#3678917) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: gnu Thanks for the updates. Good thoughts continue. |
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21 Nov 14 - 10:02 AM (#3678941) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: bbc Ron's daughter checked in, this morning. No bad news posted on Facebook. I'm hoping that means his first night after surgery was uneventful. Word, last night, was that they'd keep him in Recovery for today & then see about transferring him to a regular room for a few days. After that, remains to be seen, based on his condition--maybe Rehab, maybe home. bbc |
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21 Nov 14 - 10:23 AM (#3678946) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: wysiwyg Yes, and she has our home and church numbers to let us know of urgent prayer or practical needs. They're ALL in recovery now. We'll hear from them when they need us to hear from them. ~S~ |
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21 Nov 14 - 10:36 AM (#3678950) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: wysiwyg PS looking at Ron's FB page where he has been quite active of late (less here), I noticed a number of updates from his daughter Cassie. That's gonna be a better source of info than any of us can summarize here. I also noticed friends there posting cheery thoughts directly to him there-- makes sense as FB has foto tools we lack here. If yer not on FB yet this is one of the best reasons to think about joining. ~S~ |
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21 Nov 14 - 11:13 AM (#3678965) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: bbc Ron has his laptop at the hospital. I'm sure, when he's up to it, he'll start checking Facebook again. bbc |
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21 Nov 14 - 11:36 AM (#3678973) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: bbc For those of you who aren't on Facebook, for whatever reason, I'll drop a line, now & then, till Ron's able to speak for himself. bbc |
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21 Nov 14 - 12:25 PM (#3678983) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: gnu ~S~... "They're ALL in recovery now." Hear hear! |
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21 Nov 14 - 01:03 PM (#3678990) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: olddude I get out my rosary never failed me god bless |
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21 Nov 14 - 01:19 PM (#3678995) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Midchuck When I had my triple bypass (Jan. '12), no one noticed. Grumble...mutter... Peter |
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21 Nov 14 - 01:30 PM (#3679003) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: olddude Peter I am sorry if I did not see that post ... I am glad you are alright gee I feel bad now .. very sorry |
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21 Nov 14 - 04:13 PM (#3679051) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: GUEST,bbc So, Peter, how you doing, now? How was your recuperation from the procedure? Inquiring minds want to know! bbc |
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21 Nov 14 - 05:02 PM (#3679062) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Janie Thanks bbc. I'm on Facebook but not 'friends' there with Ron, and also miss a lot of posts because I don't try to scroll through everything. |
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21 Nov 14 - 05:08 PM (#3679065) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Janie And what olddude and bbc said, Midchuck. I didn't know until just reading this you had bypass surgery. Sorry I missed that thread. Hope you are doing wonderfully well now. |
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21 Nov 14 - 08:00 PM (#3679092) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: bbc Great news! Just heard that Ron's in a private room, now, & connected to fewer tubes. Hope he has smooth sailing, for here on out! bbc |
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21 Nov 14 - 08:26 PM (#3679094) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Jeri I had to go looking through your posts, Peter, and it seems you snuck it in under the radar (intentionally, or not) here. Glad you're still around, Peter. Thanks for passing on the good news about Dharmabum, Barbara. I hope everything goes better for him than expected, and it KEEPS DOING SO! |
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21 Nov 14 - 10:45 PM (#3679109) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: ChanteyLass I'm on FB but not friends with Ron, so I appreciate the updates here. Peter, add my name to the list of people who missed your thread. I would have prayed for you but am glad my prayers weren't needed! |
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22 Nov 14 - 04:25 AM (#3679149) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: gnu Great news! Peter... great belated news! |
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22 Nov 14 - 11:06 AM (#3679199) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: GUEST Belated but heartfelt, Ron BM |
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24 Nov 14 - 02:22 PM (#3679650) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: bbc Problems with mudcat? Just tried to add to this thread. Let's see if 2nd time's the charm! Four days after his surgery, Ron is expecting to head home from the hospital, today (Monday)! His recovery has been smooth & uneventful, so far. Great news! Let's hope he can be patient enough to keep from overexerting himself, as his body heals! best, bbc |
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24 Nov 14 - 05:24 PM (#3679688) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: gnu Thanks for the update. Still concerned here. |
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24 Nov 14 - 05:27 PM (#3679691) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Bill D Good for him! I look forward to cheery reports from himself one day soon., |
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24 Nov 14 - 09:02 PM (#3679738) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Midchuck Tell him to get himself into a cardiac rehab program (once his docs ok it) with remote ekg devices and treadmills and rowing machines and stationary bikes and nurses with Marine Corps drill instructor training on top of their nursing college. You can end up feeling a lot better and younger than before you went through the whole thing, if you're willing to stick to that program. |
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24 Nov 14 - 10:55 PM (#3679749) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: bbc Peter, I will direct him to this thread. Thanks for the advice! He did come home, late this afternoon. bbc |
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25 Nov 14 - 07:18 AM (#3679832) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Sandra in Sydney great! |
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25 Nov 14 - 07:48 AM (#3679841) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: gnu Home is good! |
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25 Nov 14 - 09:04 AM (#3679857) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: GUEST,Dharmabum Well, to say it's been a crazy week would be an understatement. Went in for a stress test last Tuesday & didn't return home until yesterday. I'm thank full the problems manifested while I was at the hospital. 5 Bypasses & some pretty major incisions on the mend. 6 To 8 weeks recoup before I start cardiac rehab. Really looking forward to regaining my energy. Thanks to all of you for the kind words & positive / healing thoughts being sent my way. Doing my best to put it to good use. My daughter is, & has been my strongest advocate & I'm so glad she's been here for me. Glad to be home. Very happy to be here. Ron. |
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25 Nov 14 - 07:24 PM (#3680016) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: wysiwyg ♥♡♥ brother. We're glad to have yer baggy ass truckin with us too! Any cabin worries, just holler n we can take a run up there. ~S~ |
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25 Nov 14 - 10:49 PM (#3680045) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: ChanteyLass Good to hear from you directly! Keep healing! |
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26 Nov 14 - 12:28 AM (#3680057) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Janie Hi! Don't cough if you can help it. Except that is not what the doctors tell you, eh? Still beaming good thoughts through your recovery. J |
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26 Nov 14 - 05:05 PM (#3680317) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Charley Noble And don't laugh, especially at any bad jokes. Glad to hear you're back at home. Charlie Ipcar |
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26 Nov 14 - 11:57 PM (#3680374) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: Sandra in Sydney keep following instructions & keep healing sandra |
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27 Nov 14 - 05:45 AM (#3680423) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: gnu Great to see your post, Ron. |
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27 Nov 14 - 07:37 AM (#3680446) Subject: RE: Mudcatter Dharmabum-- Bypass!?!? From: bbc Home for Thanksgiving & all unblocked is good news, for sure! bbc |